April was a big month for Springfield Masonic Community (SMC), receiving a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The ratings are so competitive that SMC is the only community in Springfield, Ohio with a five-star rating!
The CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System was created to help consumers, their families, and caregivers compare senior living communities. It measures three years of health surveys, quality measures, and staffing and awards five stars to those scoring in the top 10% of the state. The health surveys are yearly surprise inspections from the state that look at things like procedures and cleanliness, but also include interviews with residents, residents’ families, and staff. Quality measures take into account the healthcare center at SMC’s performance in safety and wellness, such as how likely residents were to develop new medical concerns or experience a decline in their health or mobility. The final component, staffing, considers the ratio of nurses, and other caregiving staff, to residents at all times. Everyone at The Ohio Masonic Communities is proud of the community’s healthcare center and staff for providing exemplary skilled nursing care to all SMC residents.
It may seem like a five-star rating is only important to those who need skilled nursing care provided by the healthcare center at SMC. As a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), it’s important to the entire campus – from independent living all the way to the healthcare center. It’s evidence of the same quality all residents experience, no matter where they live on campus or how much support they need. Springfield Masonic Community is proud of being an organization of choice and helping residents live their best lives and thrive.
